The residents, who have now got together to campaign against the disruption, say the first they heard that the plan had been given the go-ahead by planning inspectors was when hedgerows and a post box were removed.

One resident said: “We have had no communication, they just started turning up on the site.

“We are all up in arms because we haven’t been communicated with.

“The builders are parking and stopping people from getting out of their own drives.”

The residents say they have written several timesto people at Central Beds Council and Nadine Dorries MP but have not yet had any response.

A Central Beds Council spokesman said: “We have received complaints regarding noise and working hours from the construction site and investigations remain ongoing at this time.

“Should the council substantiate any of the allegations made and informal means are unable to reach a satisfactory conclusion then we would consider taking formal action.”

A Bovis Homes spokesperson said: “Our regional team had not previously been made aware of any complaints from local residents but we do take these comments seriously and will look into them.

“With regard to lorries and other vehicles on site, we will talk to our contractors to remind them of their obligations, and we will look to mitigate the effects of noise and dust on surrounding homes wherever possible.

“This initial phase of construction is expected to be complete in August, with the first new homes at Campton Road available at the end of the year and we will look to be good neighbours in the local community as we deliver these much-needed new homes.”

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